Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1887-09-30

'Look here, sir-nnd YOU" Miss
Nora" he exclaimed, with sudden
iicrceness, "threo year ago l shipped
in the Highfyer-"
"What! with Captain Clement
Scott" interrupted Miss D,rwent,
and then colored rather consciously
as John Ansty began to tug viciously
ut the ends of his blonde mustache.
That's his shore namc--yes, Miss
Nora said Kelly, with look of sur
prise, "but sailors that's been wild him
calls him Bully Scott and they
say he's proud of the name.
But, as l was goin' to
tell" the sailor went on. "The High
fger We're rightly called hell afoat,
and to- ards the end of the vy'gc the
crew was well nigh used up wild
batin's and bruisin's from cap'n and
mate alike. But the wust were tyin'
up me twin brother Ted in the riggin'
by the two thumbs and batin' him wild
n broom handle till the cap'n's wife, n
dilicate young thing nigh gone wild
consumption, run on deck an begged
Bully Scott fer the love o God to let
up. But he driv' her below, niver
bein' over tindcr of her at bist. An
when Ted We're cut down faintin', they
throw'd beef pickle on his bleedin'
back to bring him to. An in the craze
iv the pain he wnt over the side"
Here Mss Nora, whose dark eyes
had been dilating with horror could
no longer bear the recital.
kelly" she said. rising, dido
not believe you are telling the TRUTH"
And without another word went in.
Never mind. Kelly" soothingly
observed Ansty as the sailors jaw
dropped, and he stood gazing in half
ludicrous dismay at the closed door,
"AIiss Nora was n bit shocked, that
was all-go on with your story"
There's little more TO tell, sir"
said Kelly, in slightly subdued tones,
"'ceptin' l tould Cap'n Scott TO his
face then an there that though there
on the high says sailor had no more
chance to get even wild II shipmasIer
than in co'ort OF justice on the land,
I'd dog his stips the wurld over but
[ d have rivingc for Tcd's death-an'
he coward turned pale when l said it.
He's KEEP well at sea since thin but
the ships comm in here to Oldhavcn
Ter repairs. and if Bully Scott hisself
lon't need repairs whin git through
vid him my name amt Tim Kelly,
hats all. sir!"
Now, John Ansty being very human,
lid not reprove this revengeful spirit
IL seek to keep it in check with
my mild platitudes concerning
he beauty of forgiveness. Especially |
lfter learning. in further conversation,
hat Kelly had no really murderous
purpose in view
"But I'll bate him TO jelly, an these
two fists can do il" said Mr.. Kelly as
he clenchcd his hands convulsivcly, |
md Ansty said nothing of disapproval.
"But ms you value Miss Nora |
friendship dom lot her know your in
ention, Kelly" was John Ansty's |
parting caution, "for Clptain Scott is
sure to call here before he goes any
where else, and, for fear of consc-
luenCes to you, she might let him
inow what is in store for him."
"Ah, hc'll call here, will hep" re-
ipondcd Kelly with an air of grim
Thrust me for kapin'
ne mouth shut before Miss Nora, SIR"
he added knowingly, and the two con
,DirntOrs snI,nrntnd
"Of course" carelessly remarked |
Miss Dsrwent TO John, on the day |
ollowlng, poor Kelly's story was
simply u higher flight of fancy than
usual, but 1 should like to know
lie has any cause of grievance
against Captain Scott"
you had better ask the Captain
was the rather caustic reply.
II intend TO when see him." tran
gully responded Mss Dsrwent, and
The matter was dropped for the time
being.
Two days later the HighGI GIer
arrived, and Captain Scott, who had NJ
once repaired to the O!lhaycn Hotel.
received u graceful note from Miss
Derwent inviting him to toa that very
,vcning,
III can coptrlYo to bring him face